Production Technology
Fletcher Granite is an
industry leader in innovating
production systems geared
to increasing efficiency and
improving response times.
In the 1940’s Fletcher
pioneered in-quarry wire sawing
and “jet channel burning”,
technologies which at the
time created a revolution
in quarrying and thick slab
extraction. More recently
Fletcher Granite has been
a leader in the use of water-jet
technology to facilitate granite
quarrying. Today Fletcher
Granite is pioneering the
development of a multi-diamond
quarry wire saw for the efficient
production of thick slab and
rough block.
Our fabrication plant, covering
over 65,000 square feet, houses
state-of-the-art equipment
including computerized multi
and single wire diamond saws,
jumbo rotary saws with capacity
to handle blades up to 14’
(4.2 m) in diameter, and numerous
smaller saws for cut-off and
edgework.
A standard gauge, short-line
railroad with more than two
miles of track transports
stone from our Westford quarry
to our fabricating
facility. A spur connection
to the main rail line enables
granite material to be efficiently
transported throughout North America
as well as overseas.
Hydraulic splitters give Fletcher
Granite great capacity for
building stone, curbing and
bridge stone up to more than
three feet in rise. Finishing
work is aided by many machines
designed and fabricated in-house,
including curb jointing saws,
circle splitters, and an inlet
machine for curb inlets. Automatic
thermaling and polishing machines
produce consistent finishes.
New saws, polishers and fabrication
equipment are continuously
being added. Stone quarries
around the world use technology
inspired by Fletcher Granite
to save time and money in
granite production.
As always, our most valuable resource is our people. Our stonecutters, and machinery and equipment operators are experienced and highly skilled. With their mastery of our wide range of equipment, we can fabricate almost any requirement and provide or replicate any finish.
As always, our most valuable resource is our people. With a number of highly experienced stonecutters, machinery, and equipment operators and a wide range of equipment we can fabricate almost any requirement and provide or replicate any finish.
We pride ourself on the ability
to produce fine granite materials
and can accommodate any project
need or specification.
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